Category Archives: Culture

Get Involved with Alberta Main Street

Get Involved! Alberta Main Street depends on volunteers. If you have time and interest, we’d love to have you join our efforts. Volunteers are needed on our four committees, each with 3-4 projects. Below, please find a sample list of … Continue reading

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Art on Alberta Seeks Board Members!

Get involved in Portland’s hyper local arts focused community! Join Art on Alberta’s small but mighty all-volunteer board. The community art-focused nonprofit is currently calling for volunteers for two board positions: Secretary, and Education Outreach Coordinator. Art on Alberta is … Continue reading

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Turning Brown into Green: Restore our Community, Rebuild our Wealth

Please join the People of Color Health Equity Collaborative (P.O.C.H.E.C.) and Oregon Action for an Economic Forum that will focus on brownfields and local economic community development. Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Place: Constructing … Continue reading

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NECN Community Economic Development Council Speaker Series

Where: Curious Comedy 5225 NE MLK Blvd Portland, OR 97211 Tues, Nov 1, 2011 6-8PM “The Supreme purpose of history is a better world” – Herbert Hoover A panel discussion and Q&A for those interested in Learning more about grassroots … Continue reading

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Northeast Sunday Parkways September 25, 2011 • Noon – 5 pm

This year’s route, an 8-mile loop, showcases one of our newly created Neighborhood Greenways – NE Going Street. Download the brochure for all the Northeast highlights.

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NE 30th & Killingsworth Block Party, Monday, September 12th 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Enjoy delicious FREE FOOD from your favorite Northeast Portland restaurants: Yakuza / DOC / Autentica / Cocotte / Extracto Plus special events at neighborhood shops including: Studio Thirty Salon / Roots Salon / Hail Mary / Half Pint Vintage / … Continue reading

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Portland World Cup 2011 at Fernhill Park

September 3–5 Fernhill Park NE 37th Ave. and Ainsworth St. Portland, Oregon Saturday, 9/3, 9am–6pm Sunday, 9/4, 10am–6pm Monday, 9/5, 1pm–6pm FREE ADMISSION International Cultural Festival: Soccer, Music, Food, Games, Health Fair Promoting Community Health and Cultural Exchange  

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The Alberta Street Fair, August 13th, 11 to 7

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2011 Fernhill Park Concert Schedule

The shows begin at 6:30pm in Fernhill Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy this great series of concerts with your neighbors! Food will be provided by: Aladdin Café, Hot Dog Ernie, Mountain Ice and The Village Crepery. View Larger Map July 8th, … Continue reading

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19th Annual Good in the Neighborhood Multicultural Music & Food Festival & Parade 2011

All Activities are hosted at King School Park except where noted. Monday, June 20 – Kick-off (6-10pm) McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland Friday, June 24 – Good Neighbor Night (6-9pm)  King School Park, NE 6th & Humboldt Streets … Continue reading

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